• HEMAVARSHINI M
• KAVYA T
• ADHISAKTHI S
• ABARNA R
• Ms ANJALI M

Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when given in sufficient quantities, boost the host's health. The metabolites that the microorganisms produce are what give probiotics their "health-promoting" properties, which include boosting immunity, avoiding allergies, preventing eczema, and repairing the intestine. Made from pineapple peels, water, sugar (brown sugar or piloncillo, an unprocessed sugar cane), and spices (pepper and cinnamon), tepache is the most popular traditional fermented beverage. the possibility of making a probiotic-rich tepache out of food waste, particularly pineapple peels. The pineapple peels are converted into a cool, probiotic-rich drink by a straightforward fermenting procedure. In addition to being a sustainable way to reduce food waste, the resulting tepache has a distinct flavor combination and certain health advantages. By demonstrating the possibilities of upcycling food waste into useful, probiotic-rich goods, this creative method encourages a more sustainable and circular food system.

Probiotics, Tepache, Pineapple peel, Food waste.

"UTILIZING FOOD WASTE TO CREATE PROBIOTIC-RICH TEPACHE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.f92-f97, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505605.pdf

"UTILIZING FOOD WASTE TO CREATE PROBIOTIC-RICH TEPACHE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppf92-f97, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505605.pdf